02380cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500310014326400510017430000470022533600260027233700260029833800360032450000310036050801860039152013370057753400450191465300530195965300230201285600430203535109UtSlPG20260610133812.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aPoel, William,d1852-193410aShakespeare in the Theatre 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-01-29  aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive.)  a"Shakespeare in the Theatre" by William Poel is a scholarly examination of Shakespeare's works within the context of the Elizabethan stage, written in the early 20th century. The book explores the relationship between Shakespeare's plays and the theatrical conventions and settings of his time, emphasizing how the unique characteristics of the Elizabethan theatre shaped his dramatic art. The work reflects on the challenges modern productions face compared to the original performances, advocating for a deeper understanding of historical context in interpreting Shakespeare.  The opening of the work outlines the foundational idea that an understanding of the Elizabethan stage is crucial for a comprehensive appreciation of Shakespeare's plays. Poel discusses the misconceptions held by modern readers and critics regarding the inadequacies of the Elizabethan theatre, asserting that these plays were carefully crafted to suit their time's theatrical standards and audience expectations. He details elements such as the simplicity of stage design and the interdependence between the playwright's artistic choices and the limitations of his medium, setting the stage for a nuanced exploration of how these factors influenced the interpretation and performance of Shakespeare's works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history  aTheater -- England40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35109